Het Say means awesome! Experience (3.5/5 stars): *Food: the lap xuong xoi, cari ga hand pie, and pate chaud were my favorite! Sticky rice had a good texture. Both the hand pie and pate chaud were crispy and tasted yummy with the curry sauce on the side *Price: a little pricey, spent around ~$78 *Service: good, friendly Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out as it makes for a cute picnic date! (:

Het Say in San Jose is a hidden gem for anyone craving bold Vietnamese flavors with a unique twist! Their sweet glutinous rice with sausage is a total flavor bomb--chewy, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced with the savory sausage. It's the kind of dish that surprises you in the best way. And let's talk about their banh mi--crispy, airy bread packed with fresh ingredients and just the right amount of crunch and spice. The service is quick and friendly, making the whole experience even better. The space is small and simple, more of a grab-and-go spot than a dine-in destination. Prices are solid for the quality, and portions are satisfying without breaking the bank. Parking can be poor due to the cart being in an isolated spot, but don't let that stop you--this place is 100% worth it! Keep your eyes out for their sign

I was walking along the Alameda when I noticed a colorful sitting area just down Hanchett street. I wandered over to see what it was and discovered the Het Say cafe, serving Vietnamese specialties right next to the soon to be open Beautiful Way pocket park. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee which is a strong brew meant to be sipped slowly. It came with a tiny piece of chocolate to nibble on between sips I will be back soon to try the savory food dishes! Logistics: - a few outdoor tables for seating - currently open limited weekend hours, with potential for some weekday service once the park opens - accepts cash and card

five stars bc food was amazing, staff was friendly and sweet, and loved the vibe it rlly brought me back to my vietnam trip! we also really loved their coffee drinks and i will be returning with my other friends for sure!

This place deserves so much more. I have been wanting to try this place since I moved here from Santa Barbra. There menu is quite different from want you expect from a Vietnamese restaurant. They are definitely a gem and true to every bite. I loved the way they didn't do just a traditional banh mi but their own version like the dipped banh mi and bone broth. The bread really stood out for me. Crispy exterior and soft and chewy in the inside. It really compliments the broth for dipping. The sandwich itself was very good and very filling, great for sharing. They had an assortment of other dishes like the sweet sticky rice & wild mushrooms. Little pastries and house drinks as well. The service was really nice and came out in a beautiful tray which was perfect to take amazing pictures of their food. Really smart actually. Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend to friends and family.

This under-the-radar gem is a stunner with some of the best high-quality Vietnamese cooking in the South Bay. It's pricy, sure, but the quality of the ingredients suggests you're getting a steal. I had been once before (early on in the pandemic, when they operated out of their garage). The team is now working out of a food truck near Valley Med, with menus posted every week (and available for pre-order, though walk-ups are also accommodated). I had the Banh Mi, which is often viewed as a cheaper eat. It cost $15, but was among the best sandwiches I've had this year (my only con was the bread). But the aromatic mix of flavors had me repeatedly just "mmm" and "aaaa" as I stuffed my face. There's so much ambition here... and it really is that good. If this were Michelin, this is a very easy Bib Gourmand.

I don't normally review farmer market vendors but, this place gets one today. When I order a dish then immediately order the same dish for more that's something. The crab and chicken rolls were so flavorful and fresh. The lettuce to wrap the roll in was from other local growers and the pickled carrots and cabbage we perfectly crunchy. Great job guys! I've also tried their Bahn Mi at the farmers market at Valley Med in San Jose on Wednesdays. I'll give them 5 stars on their take on bahn mi. They are pretty innovative when it comes to food! Bravo

They are one of many makers in my weekly food shopping consolidator's website. Here is some background about their business (https://www.discoverpastel.com/blog/het-say-vietnamese-pop-up-san-jose-bay-area). I've studied their menu weekly on Pastel with mostly offerings of their sausages and sauces. Their cuisine is clearly rooted from the Mekong area of South Vietnam. One week, my friend asked me to order their oatmeal and dry mango cookies (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9xeK6cB8jwuCS-hV6OuqPg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) which she generously shared with me; their description for this is: Chunky style cookie of oatmeal, Xoài cát Hoà Lộc | Mekong Delta mango variety, and pistachio. It was certainly interesting and flavorful and actually ate more like a mini muffin for me, given its size and cakiness. Then just before or around Mother's Day, they offered a chicken porridge (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yu1ZtnyYAeWjOjv3joyd4g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) which I immediately ordered; here is their description: Mekong style chicken porridge/chao made with creamy 'Soc Trang' rice, deep chicken stock with a side of goi/cabbage slaw with hand shredded 'ga di bo' (free range walking chicken), 'rau ram' herbs, onion, and crispy chicken skins crackling. Eaten with a sauce of ginger 'nuoc mam cham' fish sauce dressing. Yes, that is a pretty long description of that it was. All I can say is "GET THIS" if they offer it again. This was the BEST bowl of chao, jook, porridge that I'd ever eaten and that's not an exaggeration. As I heated it on the stove and spooned the remaining contents from the bottom of the plastic container, I licked the spoon and was amazed by the flavor from that. Think having a refreshing taste of slow cooked chicken broth. This paired perfectly with the provided chicken salad with the hot and cold contrast. Literally licked that bowl clean. The only minor flub is that I don't remember seeing or getting the cracklings unless it was because the chicken skin changed form since I ate it about a week later I picked it up. After this experience, you can be sure that I will be checking their weekly menu for this or any similar menu offering that they may have. Thank you for this homey, tummy warming meal. By the way, I can't remember the last time I've been to San Jose... Hugh Jackman?!

Everything I've ordered from Het Say has been amazing. Flavorful and more homecooked tasting which makes them a favorite for me for takeout. I find most places too salty, oily to revisit. Their cookies are out of this world. And along with Lion Dance Cafe, my two favorite discoveries during the pandemic. They have a food truck at the SJ Rose Garden, but it's better to pre-order for pick-up there because they do run out of things. They have a rotating menu of items so its fun to check out what they have each week. ---- Also going through the pandemic has made me more thoughtful about how I do and do not support the local food community. It's wonderful to support small, asian-owned resturants v. some big corporate chain because I do not want to live in a Bay Area where the only options are big corporate resturant chains making souless food. Het Say is absolutely run by two very thoughtful wonderful people cooking from the heart, and you can taste it in the food!